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Allan @allancheapshot.bsky.social · 13h

This is very good.

My heart has always said yes to the Von Erich's. They were mystical.

The very definition of burning out rather than fading away.

However there are stronger candidates on the ballot in their section. If some of them get in this year, I'll be voting for the Von Erich's next year.

David Bixenspan @davidbix.bsky.social · 2d

Since I have the relevant data, I did deep dive into the key part of the WON HOF candidacy of Kevin, Kerry, and David Von Erich as a unit: The gates WCCW drew in 1983. I went in w/o preconceived notions, and the results are...interesting. But there are question marks about how the criteria applies.

World Class's 1983 by the numbers: Does it make the Von Erichs Hall of Famers?

Since I actually have all of the relevant data for a key Observer Hall of Fame candidate, I should probably do this

babyfacevheel.substack.com

Allan @allancheapshot.bsky.social · 13h

When Friday night comes I'll be in my musical heaven yet again.

Allan @allancheapshot.bsky.social · 19h

TIL that Frank Gotch named his son Robert Frederick Gotch. Robert Frederick is the real name of Ed “Strangler” Lewis.

Allan @allancheapshot.bsky.social · 1d

I know! 🤣

Allan @allancheapshot.bsky.social · 1d

WATTBA!

Allan @allancheapshot.bsky.social · 1d

I've pre-ordered the David Gilmour 4x LP set, The Luck and Strange concerts. Hoping the postie delivers it on release day (This Friday).

Allan @allancheapshot.bsky.social · 1d

what a duo

Dory Jr. with Dennis Rodman

Allan @allancheapshot.bsky.social · 1d

Allan @allancheapshot.bsky.social · 1d

Keiji Muto dressed as a Barbarian for a Sega Golden Axe II commercial

Keiji Muto dressed as a Barbarian for a Golden Axe 2 commercial

Allan @allancheapshot.bsky.social · 3d

Bingo, thanks!

Alt Text ticked!

Allan @allancheapshot.bsky.social · 3d

I try and remember best I can!

Allan @allancheapshot.bsky.social · 3d

The lads.

Muchnick, Dory Jr. Race, Brisco

Allan @allancheapshot.bsky.social · 3d

#NowPlaying
Kraan
Flyday
1978

Allan @allancheapshot.bsky.social · 3d

Best wishes to her, you and your family Kris.

Allan @allancheapshot.bsky.social · 5d

TIL The Road Warriors final opponents as a team were Buff Bagwell and Greg Valentine

Allan @allancheapshot.bsky.social · 6d

New Dave Meltzer's professional juggler brother lore.

Allan @allancheapshot.bsky.social · 6d

I'm going to say no as a gut feeling.

Allan @allancheapshot.bsky.social · 6d

The two greatest pro wrestlers of all time were Terry Funk and Bobby Heenan.

Allan @allancheapshot.bsky.social · 8d

#OnThisDay in 1985: Robata Yaki in Hakodate, Hokkaido:

Bruiser Brody painting Antonio Inoki's face on a large pumpkin

Allan @allancheapshot.bsky.social · 8d

She set an impossibly high bar. I got such good energy from her.

Allan @allancheapshot.bsky.social · 8d

Whatever she's been up to since 2020 (when her Twitter went dark), I hope she's living the best life.

She was too good for pro wrestling anyway.

Allan @allancheapshot.bsky.social · 8d

Crazy that it was 8 years ago when myself and others got invited to the wXw Academy (Tim's house) for a Q&A and to observe a training session.

Allan @allancheapshot.bsky.social · 8d

I miss Kris Wolf. I had her pegged as a superstar / cult favourite.

Her and I back in October 2018 at wXw's World Tag Team League

Allan @allancheapshot.bsky.social · 8d

Arn and Budro

Arn Anderson and Buddy Landel

Allan @allancheapshot.bsky.social · 9d

Lovely feedback, I'll take that! Thanks for taking the time to read and comment. 🙏